CSX TEST Air Brake Train Handling &Equipment Handling Rule Book

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Preventing Air Line Contamination: Any employee coupling a yard line or locomotive to a train must first slightly open the shut off valve or angle cock to blow condensation, debris, and other contaminants from the yard line or brake pipe.

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The air brake on a car must be considered inoperative when it has a brake cylinder piston travel in excess of

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10 1/2"

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While en route, each train must have:•Operative air brakes on at least _________% of the cars in the train

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_________ THE PERMISSABLE NUMER OF INOPERATIVE BRAKES FOR 100 CAR TRAIN

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Non-Articulated Cars Verify that a non-articulated car with its air brake cut out is not coupled immediately next to

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More than one other non-articulated car with air brakes cut out.

An articulated car with one control valve when that control valve is cut out.

The same end of an articulated car that has an end control valve cut out

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Articulated Cars Make certain that an articulated car:With a control valve cut out on one of its ends, does not have the end with the control valve cut out coupled immediately to:

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A non-articulated cars with its air brake cut out,

An articulated car with one control valve when that control valve is cut out

The same end of another articulated car that has an end control valve cut out

All of the Above

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STANDARD BRAKE PIPE PRESSURE FOR A PASSENGER TRAIN IS

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110

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Doubling Cars or Coupling Cars to a Train When doubling cars or coupling cars to a train, make a full service brake pipe reduction after the coupling is made and before the angle cock is opened

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Charging Train From Other Than Head End When charging a train from other than the head end, adjust the brake pipe pressure to 15 PSI below the standard pressure for that train.

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Attaching Cars to the Rear of a Train When handling cars that will be attached to the rear of a train

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Before cutting air into cars, adjust the brake pipe pressure to 15 PSI below the standard pressure for the train being coupled to,

Make a full service brake pipe reduction after coupling to but before the angle cock is opened to the main body of the train.

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WHEN REDUCING AN OVERCHARGED AIR BRAKE SYSTEM BUILD PRESSURE FOR 3 MINUTES

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While the train or engine is moving, do not:

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Adjust the regulating valve on the controlling locomotive.

Cut out a brake valve on the controlling locomotive.

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Cutting In the Automatic Brake Make certain that the automatic brake is in the RELEASE position and equalizing reservoir pressure is not increasing before placing the automatic brake cut-out valve to the IN position

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The amount of locomotive brake cylinder pressure that should develop when the independent brake is fully applied is posted inside the locomotive cab by a stencil, badge plate, or decal

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Blocking Independent Brake Do not block the independent brake so that it actuates the air brakes continuously

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Positioning 3-Position Automatic Brake Cut-out Valves Do not use the “PASS” position of a 3-position automatic brake cut-out valve in freight service.The “PASS” position of a 3-position brake cut-out valve may only be used when:

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In passenger service,

Each car’s control valve is set for graduated release

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Main reservoir air pressure should be between 130 and 145 PSI and must be at least 15 PSI more than brake pipe pressure for the air brake to work properly

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If the locomotive is moving and the main reservoir pressure falls to within 10 PSI of the setting of the regulating valve:1.Stop the movement. Comply with Rule 5555 (Stopping) if cars are attached to the locomotive.2.Secure the equipment in accordance with Operating Rules.3.Report the condition and the circumstances to the train dispatcher.

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Do not increase air compressor output unless main reservoir pressure is within 15 PSI of the regulating valve setting

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During air brake tests, use the most efficient of the following methods to determine the air pressure at the rear of the train or cut of cars

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Telemetry that has been qualified in accordance with Rule 5751 (Qualifying Telemetry for Air Brake Tests).

Air gauge on a locomotive coupled to the rear of train or cut of cars.

Air gauge in the EOT or marker unit.

Accurate hand-held air gauge

Complying with FRA Regulations Air brake equipment on locomotives and cars must be inspected and tested in accordance with the rules of this section, which are based on Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations

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Determining Rear Car Air Pressure During air brake tests, use the most efficient of the following methods to determine the air pressure at the rear of the train or cut of cars:

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Telemetry that has been qualified in accordance with Rule 5751 (Qualifying Telemetry for Air Brake Tests).

Air gauge on a locomotive coupled to the rear of train or cut of cars

Air gauge in the EOT or marker unit

Accurate hand-held air gauge

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Determining Application and Release of Rear Car's Air Brake When making air brake tests, determine that the air brakes at the rear of the train have applied and released by

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Telemetry that has been qualified as accurate through - A 5-PSI brake pipe reduction indicates application.A 5-PSI brake pipe increase after an application is made indicates release.

Observing that the brake cylinder piston properly responds to air brake operation.

Observing that a brake pipe gauge at the rear of the train responds to air brake operation

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Restoring Brake Pipe Pressure: After an air brake test, make certain that brake pipe pressure is being restored at the rear of the train before proceeding

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Re-testing the Locomotive Consist If the air brakes do not respond properly, or if brake pipe leakage is more than____________ PSI per minute, stop the test and make corrections. After making corrections, re-test the locomotive consist

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Make a Standing Locomotive Air Brake Test

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When initially taking charge of a light locomotive

After changing ends or controlling units on a light locomotive consist

Before making an initial movement with a light locomotive when cutting away from a train

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Make a Running Locomotive Air Brake Test as soon as operating conditions permit when

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Making initial movement of a light locomotive

Making any change to a locomotive consist

Changing ends

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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IN A RUNNING LOCOMOTIVE AIR TEST IF RETARDING MOVEMENT DEVELOPS STOP MOVEMENT AND CHECK MULTIPLE UNITS CONNECTIONS

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Meeting Pre-Test Requirements Before beginning a brake test, make certain that

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Air hoses are properly coupled and in a serviceable condition.

Angle cocks, end cocks, and cutout cocks are properly positioned.

Brake circuit cables are properly connected (if the train is equipped with cables and will be operated with electro-pneumatic brakes

The regulating valve is adjusted to the standard pressure for the train being tested

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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IN THE AIR FLOW TEST METHOD CHARGE BRAKE PRESSURE TO 90 PSI FOR FREIGHT AND 95 PSI FOR PASSENGER

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Class I Brake test is not required when

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1. Removing a car or a solid block of cars from the train.

2. Adding a previously tested car or solid block of cars to the train

3. Changing motive power

4. Removing or changing the caboose

by any combination 1, 2, 3, or 4

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While the air brakes are being tested on the train or cut of cars, make certain that:

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Brakes apply on each car. If a car’s air brake is not applied when examined, (Retesting Air Brakes)

Air brake cylinder piston travel is correct

Brake rigging does not bind or foul.

Retaining valves are in the EXHAUST position

Retaining valve pipes are in serviceable condition

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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When Test has been Made Using an Air Source other than the Outbound Locomotive RELEASE BRAKE LAST ON THE REAR CAR

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MAKING A CLASS II AIR BRAKE TEST CAN BE PERFORMED BY "ROLL BY"

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Making a Class II Brake Test When Required on A car or solid block of cars that has

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not received a Class I Brake Test.

been off air for more than four (4) hours.

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Cars given a Class II Brake Test must receive a Class I Brake Test at the next forward location where facilities are available to perform a Class I Brake Test

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When Required Perform a Class III Brake Test when:

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The train has been separated and recoupled without any change to the train’s consist

A locomotive or caboose is changed

A car or solid block of cars is removed from the train.

A car or solid block of cars that has been previously given a Class I Brake Test and has not been off air for more than four hours is added to a train and the car or solid block of cars has not been added to or switched, except to remove defective cars, since it was set off. (Note: It is permissible to pick up the cars from more than one track, providing the cars were picked up in the same order as they were set off.).

Car or solid block of cars is added to a train that has received a Class I or Class II Brake Test and has not been off air for more than 4 hours.

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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IN A TRANSFER TRAIN AIR BRAKE TEST THE REAR CAR MUST BE 75 PSI

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HELPER SERVICE AIR BRAKE TEST IF BRAKE IS APPLIED MAKE A 10 PSI DEDUCUTION

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IN A CLASS 1A BRAKE TEST INSPECT BOTH SIDES OF THE CARS

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MAKING ABACK UP HOSE / BACK UP VALVE AIR BRAKE TEST VERIFY ALL AIR HOSE CONNECTIONS COUPLED FROM THE LOCOMOTIVE

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Locomotives, Locomotive Conditioning, Locomotive Operation

Each locomotive in use must be inspected once each calendar day.

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A. Inspecting the Operating Cab

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Traction motors on DC-powered locomotives must be cut in.

Front headlight (at least one bulb in the headlight to the front of the locomotive consist)

Rear headlight (at least one bulb in the headlight to the rear of the locomotive consist when the locomotive is used in yard service or in road service and is regularly required to run backward for any portion of its trip other than to pick up a portion of its train or to make terminal movements

Gauge lights (must permit accurate readings of gauges)

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Making a Ground Inspection

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Sanders must deposit sand on the rails in front of the consist’s lead wheels (in the direction of movement) and the consist’s rear wheels

Brake cylinder piston travel

Fuel tank must not have any leaks

Brake shoes must be secured and aligned with the wheel

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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There must be no cracks, or broken or missing parts on any

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Locomotive truck

Wheel

Gear case

Draft gear

Coupler or coupler carrier

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Completing a Locomotive Work Report Complete a Locomotive Work Report for the locomotive consist, for each trip or tour-of-duty, detailing:

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The locomotive(s) initials and numbers

The information required lines 1 through 4 of the report

Problems/Defects/Unusual occurrences

Non-complying conditions discovered en route

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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When Starting a Diesel Engine is Prohibited Do not attempt to start a diesel engine when any of the following conditions exist:

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Hot engine and low lube oil indications are displayed at the same time

Crankcase over pressure device is tripped

An indication of a governor shutdown (low lube oil) occurs two consecutive times

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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STARTING OF A DIESEL ENGINE MAKE SURE THE BATTERY KNIFE SWITCH IS CLOSED

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Shutting Down the Entire Consist Shut down all diesel engines on-line by either

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Placing the throttle in the STOP position on upright control stands,

Depressing the STOP button on the overhead console (on locomotives with a desk-top control stand).

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Shutting Down Individual Locomotives

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Depressing any emergency fuel cut-off switch will immediately shut down the diesel engine

Depressing any emergency fuel cut-off switch on a locomotive will immediately shut down the locomotive’s diesel engine and shut down or disable the auxiliary power unit (apu) or (AESS) automatic engine start/stop system

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IN SHUTTING DOWN A DIESEL ENGINE STOP THE ENGINE WITH THE STOP BUTTON

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When coupling locomotives, make certain that the couplers are locked by stretching the coupling and complete the following tasks:

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Position the controls, switches, and air brake valves on the controlling locomotive

Position the controls, switches, and air brake valves on the trailing locomotives. Make certain that the engine run, control/control and fuel pump, and generator field switches are in the OFF position

Position the walkways and safety chains to provide safe movement from one locomotive to the other

Install the jumper cables

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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CON'T When coupling locomotives, make certain that the couplers are locked by stretching the coupling and complete the following tasks:Make the following air hose connections:

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Brake pipe hose

Main reservoir equalizing hose

Actuating hose

Independent application and release hose

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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CON'T When coupling locomotives, make certain that the couplers are locked by stretching the coupling and complete the following tasks:Make the following air hose connections: Open angle cocks and end cocks for the coupled air hoses

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Complete the following tasks when uncoupling locomotives:

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Secure the locomotive(s) to be left standing.

Disconnect and reposition the safety chains.

Position the walkways.

Close the angle cocks and the end cocks where necessary.

Disconnect and store the jumper cable(s).

Position the controls, switches and air brake valves on the locomotives to be left standing.

IN CHANGING ENDS CUTOUT IS PERFORMED BY CUTTING OUT THE AUTOMATIC BRAKE AND CUT IN IS MADE BY CUT IN THE AUTOMATIC BRAKE

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Operating a Hand Brake When applying a hand brake, operate the mechanism until all slack is removed from the chain and the brake shoes to which the hand brake is connected are tight against the wheels

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TESTING HAND BRAKE PLACE BOTH THE INDEPENDENT AND AUTOMATIC BRAKES IN RELEASE POSITION MOVE THROTTLE TO NOTCH 1 THE HANDBRAKES ARE EFFECTIVE IF NO MOVEMENT

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TESTING EFFECTIVENESS IF CHOCK OR CHAIN PLACE BOTH INDEPENDENT BRAKE AND AUTOMATIC BRAKE IN RELEASE IF LOCOMOTIVE IS STATIONARY THEY ARE EFFECTIVE

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LEAVING A LOCOMOTIVE UNATTENDED Battery knife switch on all locomotives in the consist is:CLOSED - if the engine is to be left running.⎯OPENED - after the diesel engine is manually shut down and no mechanical system restart is planned

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COOLING TRACTION MOTORS COME TO A STOP CENTER THE REVERSE LEVER TO THE GENERATOR FIELD SWITCH TO OFF AND POSITION THE THROTTLE IN NOTCH 4 FOR 20 MINUTES

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Protecting the Diesel Engine from Freezing A. Setting the Controls on a Standing Locomotive When a locomotive, in your charge, is standing and the temperature is 15 degrees Fahrenheit or less, place the: 1.Reverse lever in the CENTER position,2.Generator field switch to the OFF position, and 3.Throttle position #3.

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Draining the Diesel Engine When the temperature is at or near freezing and the engine will not run, drain the diesel engine cooling system on a locomotive not equipped with an operable auxiliary power unit.

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Inspecting to Make Certain Locomotive Wheels are Turning Make certain that the locomotive wheels turn freely anytime excessive tripping of the ground protective relay causes a:

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Locomotive to be isolated

Traction motor to be cut out

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When a traction motor support bearing is suspected of being hot:

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1.Stop movement.

2.Report the bearing to the train dispatcher and the Mechanical Desk.

3.Comply with the instructions you receive.

Protecting Traction Motors from Water Damage Do not operate a locomotive over track submerged by water, unless the momentum of the train prevents stopping short of the submerged area.If the train’s momentum prevents stopping short of the submerged area, do the following before reaching the water, place the

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1.Reverse lever in the CENTER position.

2.Generator field switch to the OFF position

3.Throttle in position #8

DO NOT ADD WATER TO A HOT ENGINE

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Considering Factors Affecting Train Handling When planning and executing train handling procedures, consider the following factors

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Locomotive consist capabilities

Train speed, weight, and length

Number and position of loaded and empty cars

Amount of brake pipe leakage

Physical characteristics (grade, curves, turnouts, and location of fixed signals)

Authorized speed

Weather

The number of powered axles in use must not exceed:•______________for the operating locomotives that are pulling a train or cut of cars.

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The number of powered axles in use must not exceed:____________when all operating locomotives are shoving a train or cut of cars totaling more than 50 cars, and every locomotive in the consist and within twenty cars of the consist are equipped with alignment control devices. If any locomotive in the consist or within twenty cars of consist is not equipped with alignment control devices, comply with Paragraph B(1) below.

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The number of powered axles in use must not exceed___________on a helper locomotive when the helper locomotive is shoving a train.

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When calculating powered axles, count AC locomotives as 9 axles.

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When making back up or shoving movements:

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Use no more power than is necessary to start the movement smoothly.

Use the least power possible when moving through sharp curves and turnouts, or across bridges.

Pay close attention to the locomotive load indicator and avoid excessive loading.

Reduce throttle as locomotive load increases and speed decreases when slowing or stopping.

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Use sand as provided below

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1.Use sand only when necessary to improve traction, which includes “sanding the rail.”

2.When conditions require, use sand as the train is stopping to avoid wheel slipping when starting.

3.Use trainline sanding only when front/lead truck sanding proves inadequate.

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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1. Increasing Throttle Positions:When increasing throttle positions:•Make changes one position at a time allowing sufficient time to elapse between changes for in-train forces to adjust.•Make changes gradually to avoid developing excessive tractive effort.•Do not make changes to accelerate a train having long cars in the head one-third of its length while those cars are passing through sharp curves, crossovers, or turnouts

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2. Reducing Throttle Positions When operating conditions permit, make throttle reductions one position at a time to allow sufficient time for in-train forces to adjust

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Independent Brake - GeneralThe following instructions govern use of the independent brake:•Any time the locomotive is standing, fully apply the independent brake to prevent movement.•When operating locomotive consists that have 20 or more axles:-Keep brake cylinder pressure below 25 PSI when controlling speed or stopping.-Use extreme caution at speeds below 15 MPH.-Where possible, use the automatic brake in conjunction with the independent brake to minimize in-train forces.•Do not use the independent brake when the same results can be obtained with the dynamic and/or train air brakes.•Do not use the independent brake and the dynamic brake at the same time, unless doing so momentarily while transferring from one form of braking to the other.•Except as specifically provided in these rules, do not use the independent brake at speeds above 15 MPH to control or retard the movement of a locomotive consist with cars attached.•Avoid prolonged use of locomotive air brakes or excessive brake cylinder pressures, especially at high speeds. Such actions cause burned and damaged brake shoes and overheated wheels.

B. Independent Brake – Actuating•Actuate 4 seconds for each locomotive in the consist to make sure brakes are released on trailing locomotives.•When using the dynamic brake and the train brakes at the same time, actuate frequently.•When using the automatic brake and locomotive brake cylinder pressure is desired, actuate while placing the independent brake in the position that will develop the required locomotive brake cylinder pressure

C. Automatic Brake – GeneralComply with the following when using train brakes.When using train brakes, stop the train if and when you feel the train brake is not holding or slowing the train’s speed properly. Should it be necessary, stop the train using an emergency brake application from the automatic brake and, if equipped, using two-way telemetry

Preventing Excessive Brake Pipe Reduction Except to put train brakes in EMERGENCY, do not place automatic brake beyond SUPPRESSION position to apply train brakes.

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BRAKE ARE EQUALIZED FULL SERVICE __________psi AT 90 PSI REGULATING VAVLE AND BRAKE CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE PRESSURE A T 64 PSI

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D. Dynamic Brake Operation - General 1. Positioning Switches and Circuit Breakers In order for the dynamic brake to operate, the following switches and circuit breakers must be positioned as indicated:•Dynamic brake control circuit breaker on the controlling locomotive must be in the ON position.•Dynamic brake cut out switch must be in the IN position.•Brake transfer circuit breaker must be in the ON position

Maximum Dynamic Brake Axle Value Do not exceed the maximum dynamic brake axle value for the locomotive consist. Those maximum values are____________when all units have alignment control couplers

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Maximum Dynamic Brake Axle Value Do not exceed the maximum dynamic brake axle value for the locomotive consist. Those maximum values are______________when any unit has coupler limiting blocks.

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Do not use dynamic braking when any locomotive in the locomotive consist does not have alignment control couplers or coupler limiting blocks

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When using the train brakes without power being applied, comply with the following

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a)Reduce the throttle to the IDLE position, and allow the slack to adjust gradually

b)If necessary, use the dynamic brake (or the independent brake if the dynamic brake is not available) to adjust the slack prior to making the initial brake pipe reduction.

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Using Train Brakes with Power When using the train brakes with power being applied, comply with the following:

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a)Advance throttle, if necessary, to adjust train slack.

b)Observe locomotive output when making the initial brake pipe reduction

c)Make additional brake pipe reductions as necessary

Releasing When Train Slack is Bunched When the train slack is bunched, prevent a run out of slack until the train brakes are fully released

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Releasing When Train Slack is Stretched When the train's slack is stretched, do not permit the locomotive’s output to increase while the brakes are releasing. If necessary, reduce the locomotive’s output slightly to prevent a run out of slack that may have accumulated

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Follow these switching movement rules when switching

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When starting or stopping movements, adjust slack gradually to limit buff and draft forces

When the locomotive brakes are not sufficient to control movement, couple the brake pipe air hoses and charge the air brakes on sufficient cars to control the movement

Do not change the position of the reverse lever unless the movement is stopped

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Loss of Dynamic BrakesTo prevent harsh slack action and rapid increase in train speed if the dynamic brake fails while in use, follow the steps below:

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A.Apply independent brake immediately to avoid rapid run-out of slack.

B.If necessary, make brake pipe reduction (s) sufficient to control the speed and compensate for the loss of dynamic braking force.

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1. Slack Stretched

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a)Actuate locomotive brake cylinder pressure. (Continue to actuate locomotive brake cylinder pressure until the train stops.)

b)Maintain throttle position until the train speed begins to reduce.

c)Adjust the throttle to prevent an increase in locomotive output.

Slack Bunched

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a)Maintain the dynamic brake position if available.

b)Actuate locomotive brake cylinder pressure (Continue to actuate locomotive brake cylinder pressure until the train stops.)

c)If required to use the independent brake, comply with Rule 5505A (Train Braking / Independent Brake – General).

Responding to Ineffective Air Brakes If the train does not brake properly

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Stop the train (use the EMERGENCY position if necessary).

Determine and correct the cause of the failure.

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